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Reflector Material - Styrofoam

Discussion in 'First Time Marijuana Growers' started by pootanging, Sep 7, 2011.

  1. #1 pootanging, Sep 7, 2011
    I was thinking of using styrofoam as a reflector all around my grow. Anyone tried it? I am aware of the heat so i'll be using CFL lighting.
     
  2. #2 Phenotype, Sep 7, 2011
    I curious, why Styrofoam? You must have some you're trying to use up? I'm not sure if I would use Styrofoam because it's porous. If you get any disease, ie mites, mildew, mold, they will most likely stick in the pores of the Styrofoam. You want a surface that is cleanable after every grow.
     
  3. #3 J0hnnySick0, Sep 7, 2011
    I'd just suggest white paint. IMO it's easier to paint a cab than to cleany cut and measure styrofoam.

    As Phenotype said, styrofoam is porous. I have seen styrofoam grow mold before, it will also insulate your grow box which won't help at all if you have heat problems.
     
  4. #4 pootanging, Sep 7, 2011
    Yeah i see both of your points, was just thinking it was easy and also i did have some laying around lol

    I dont want to paint cause my wardrobe is new and expensive. Guess i'll have to use Mylar or a gift wrapper, or maybe thin white plastic sheets.
     
  5. #5 SalishSea, Sep 7, 2011
    I used a insulation material I bought at Home Depot. Basically it's bubble wrap with mylar on both sides. It might not be a good choice for those in warmer climates. But for me it's ideal....
     

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